crikey

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Interjection 1.2.1 Synonyms

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪki

[edit] Interjection

crikey

1. (especially Australia, not as often, UK) Used euphemistically for Christ as a mild expression of surprise.
2. Used as an exclamation, or as an emphasis of fact at the conclusion of a statement.

   Crikey, it’s hot today!

3. (especially Australia) Often used with Moses, similar to crikey on its own.

   Crikey moses!

[edit] Synonyms

• criminy, cripes, crivvens